Barkers Fencing and Australia Security Fencing announce landmark manufacturing agreement

Barkers Fencing, a pioneering physical perimeter security product designer and manufacturer based in the UK, announced a landmark manufacturing under license agreement with Australian Security Fencing (ASF), a renowned Australian manufacturer of welded wire mesh security fences and gates.

This strategic partnership will enhance the availability of Barker's innovative hostile and accidental vehicle mitigation products, SecureGuard RCS and StronGuard RCS, in the Australian market.

Barkers’ innovative

SecureGuard RCS is a unique mesh fencing system that is rated to stop up to a 7500 kg

SecureGuard RCS is an entirely unique mesh fencing system that is rated to stop up to a 7500 kg vehicle from crashing through at 30 mph (48 kph). The PAS68 rating is achieved using Barkers’ innovative, patented RCS design which has been supplied globally in palisade form since 2011, and without the need for secondary wire rope fences, barriers, or bollards.

Under the terms of the agreement, the crash-rated mesh fence, SecureGuard RCS, will be exclusively manufactured and sold in Australia by ASF. This exclusivity underscores the strong partnership between the companies and shared commitment to delivering high-quality products to the customers.

Barkers’ ongoing efforts

Both SecureGuard RCS and the original palisade version, StronGuard RCS, are unique offerings in the market.  They are designed to be easier to install than alternative wire rope or bollard solutions as the foundations are conventionally sized and require no steel reinforcement cages. The result is that the client’s program is achieved more easily and costs are minimised.

The result is that the client’s program is achieved more easily and costs are minimised

This collaboration marks a significant milestone in Barkers’ ongoing efforts to expand the global footprint and bring the broad range of perimeter security products to a wider audience. This partnership will not only benefit the companies but also create value for the customers in Australia.

Applications for SecureGuard RCS

Adam Savage, Marketing & Sales Director of Barkers Fencing, said: “The last year has seen Barkers’ class pioneering perimeter security products shipped from the UK to nearly 20 countries globally, so finding partners in countries such as Australia is key to our next phase of growth. SecureGuard RCS is our latest flagship crash-rated product, and to fully service the Australian market we wanted a key partner. ASF are ideal."

"With their own mesh manufacturing machine, and a respected position as the pioneering mesh solution supplier in Australia we always felt they would represent Barkers’ products and brand perfectly. We’re already seeing multiple applications for SecureGuard RCS in Australia from Data Centres to Critical National Infrastructure, and this is just the beginning. We look forward to a fruitful and enduring partnership with ASF and are excited about the opportunities this agreement presents for the broader security market.”

Relationship with Barkers

Jace Rosier, ASF General Manager, added: “ASF is excited to formalise the relationship with Barkers and the agreement will benefit local markets through shorter lead times, lower project delivery risk, local representation and same time zone communications." 

"We are strong believers in Barkers’ products and the benefits they provide the end user. It’s a good result for Barkers, ASF and our customers.”